Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice

Name: Cumin-Scented Quinoa and Black Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 cup short-grain black rice; 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed well; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons 1" pieces chives; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Ingredient info: Black rice and red quinoa are available at better supermarkets and at natural foods and specialty foods stores.

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"You can substitute any color of rice or quinoa to make this gorgeous (and healthful) salad, which works as a vegetarian main course or hearty side dish...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup short-grain black rice

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1 cup red quinoa, rinsed well

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1 bay leaf

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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more

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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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1 small onion, finely chopped

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3 large garlic cloves, minced

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2 teaspoons cumin seeds

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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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2 tablespoons 1" pieces chives

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1 avocado, peeled, pitted

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1 lemon, cut into wedges

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Ingredient info: Black rice and red quinoa are available at better supermarkets and at natural foods and specialty foods stores.

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